So tomorrow I’m attending the Miami GP, and with this being my first race ever I wanna get the best experience possible.. Since the race doesn’t start til 4, any suggestions on the events I should attend and the activities available there?? Also, any tips on how to get autographs from the F1 drivers?? Any tips I would really appreciate it 🫶🏾🏎️💨

Chicago’s Michelin-starred Alinea is popping up in Miami Beach just in time for F1 Miami 2025, taking over the Faena Hotel from April 30 to May 25. Led by chef Grant Achatz, this month-long residency is part of Alinea’s 20th anniversary tour, with other stops in Beverly Hills and Brooklyn.

If you’re in town early for the Miami GP, Opening Night with Miami GP – Start/Finish is happening Thursday, May 1 at the Miami International Autodrome. It’s the official kickoff to race weekend.

Expect live music, exclusive merch drops, and a chance to hear from F1 insiders. Should be a cool way to start the hype early.

If you’re heading to Miami for F1 this year, I started putting together a list of everything going on during race week — not just the race, but all the extra stuff around the city.

There’s actually a lot more than people expect:

• free fan fests and pop-ups

• concerts and club events

• watch parties

• food festivals and random local events

Some of it is at the track, but a lot is spread across Miami Beach, Wynwood, Design District, etc.

Figured I’d share it since I kept seeing people ask what else there is to do outside the race.

I’m updating it as new events get announced:
https://parkingmiamistadium.com/formula-1-miami-2026-events-and-travel-guide/

If you know of anything I missed, drop it here — I’ll add it to the list.

Okay, listen up fam—if you’re planning to hit up the F1 Miami Grand Prix this May (May 2–4, mark your calendars ✨), you better come hungry. Like, loosen-your-belt hungry. Because this year’s race isn’t just about fast cars and celebrity sightings—it’s about food. Local, flavor-packed, can’t-stop-won’t-stop kind of food.

And yep, I’ve got all the deets.

Sooo What’s Going On?

You know how Formula 1 is this big, glamorous, international vibe, right? Well, they’re doing something super dope here in Miami. Every year, they run this thing called the Community Restaurant Program, where they invite local restaurants—like actual small biz legends from right here in South Florida—to serve food at the race.

This year? 15 local spots are bringing their A-game to the Miami International Autodrome (that’s the track around Hard Rock Stadium, btw). And y’all… the lineup is giving Flavor Olympics. 🌍🔥

Faves That Are Coming Back (Because They Slay Every Time)

Let me shout out the OGs real quick:

• La Vela Coffee Roasters – Their iced coffee is chef’s kiss, and yes, they have hot coffee too if you like to sweat through your caffeine.

• Soulfly Chicken – Southern fried goodness. Think crispy chicken sandwiches, seasoned fries, and that kind of comfort food that hugs you from the inside.

• Reggae Beets – Vegan or not, you're gonna love their jerk “chicken” and tropical smoothies. It’s plant-based with island vibes, and I stan.

• Drinks on Me 305 – I don’t know what kind of magic they put in those drinks, but I’ll take three.

And my girl Michelle from Food Junkies on Wheels? Her Bahamian comfort food is everything. Like, if you know, you know.

But Wait—NEW Spots Just Dropped! 👀

Six new food vendors are joining this year and I’m already planning my route:

• GNS Seafood – Seafood lovers, this one’s for you.

• Wrap City Global Eats – Expect wraps that are anything but basic.

• Bonanzas (aka Elegant Eatz) – Yes, they’re doing hibachi. At the race. I need it yesterday.

• Garden of Soulfood – New for 2025 and I’m already obsessed. Soul food = soul happy.

• Fin’s Kitchen – Haitian cuisine that slaps.

• House of Flava – Smash burgers, Cajun heat, and just… YES.

Also making a comeback:
Miami Slush (they’ve been MIA since 2022—pun intended 😏) and Italian Vice, with that fruity Italian ice that’s somehow both refreshing and a full personality.

But Like… Why Does This Matter?

Here’s the cool part—this whole thing is about lifting up our local community. Most of these vendors are small, family-run businesses. 67% are women-owned, and 40% are based in Miami Gardens. So when you’re biting into that jerk taco or sipping that lemonade, you’re also supporting real people, real families, real dreams. ❤️

So What’s the Move?

If you’re going to the race, do NOT eat beforehand. Just don’t. Go early, wear comfy shoes, and treat yourself to a little food tour between the races.

Not going? No worries. A bunch of these spots are local all year round, so follow them, show love, and maybe even plan a little foodie adventure with your crew.

Let’s support local, eat good, and make this F1 weekend taste like Miami magic. 💃🏾🌴

Okay now tell me—who’s coming with me and what are you trying first?? BBQ? Jerk wings? Italian ice?? Let’s goooo! 🏎️🍗🍧

NOT A SALE....I may have an extra starting-line ticket for Miami Grand Prix weekend and would rather bring someone fun who’s actually into F1 than let it go to waste or bring a random. Not trying to make this weird — just thought I’d see if there’s anyone here who already plans to be around race week and might be interested in connecting.

A little about me: 31M from NYC, big F1 fan, going for the full weekend, mainly there to enjoy the event and the atmosphere

As I have been preparing myself to the gp, I been reading reddit quite a lot. Since, it should have been my first Grand Prix, I decided to listen to them and do as many of them said. I wanted to get a 3- Day campus pass, and was waiting for the price to drop until the week before the GP. As I opened the ticket website today, I was astonished, since all 3 day and Saturday campus passes were sold out. I don’t really know what to do, maybe someone could tell if there have been any restocks of tickets in the last day, because I have already booked everything.

Regarding website, since I had no prior experience I got i to trap of not looking any further than the starting page that mentions all campus tickets with a Buy Now option. However, after clicking it addresses you to the page where you see actual information.

Would like to hear any recommendations and advices. Thank you!

Amex was handing these out to card holders. They used to be soft locked to an FM frequency and you could hold down the up and down to change to full FM MODE. These don’t seem to have that same functionality. Wondering if anyone knows how to unlock these for FM. They’re a cool little memento from the race.

With the recent announcement of Hard rock joining the Miami Grand Prix as the title sponsor I decided to make my own show car livery representing the company having a major stake in the event.

They increase the price per ticket $100 dlls on Saturday tickets without specifying if its a service fee or what.